When someone is searching for a guard dog they usually look for large, loud dogs. People often think that they are most protected by a dog that is almost as big as they are. I believed this too until I got a Jack Russell Terrier. Jack Russell’s are very cute and adorable. They have a lot of energy and will run you until you drop but it is well worth it for the undying devotion they will give to you. Read the rest of this entry »
Feeding your pet parrot the proper foods can prove the difference between a happy, healthy bird, and a bored, melancholy bird. Here is a list of the best five foods to feed your parrot, but whatever food you choose, it is important to remember that your parrot, like most people, crave variety in their diets.
1. Seeds. The standard bird feed should be a daily stable in your parrot’s diet, perhaps around 30 per cent of your bird’s diet. Remember Read the rest of this entry »
Parrots are very social and playful birds and require a fair amount of attention, approximately three or four hours of day of social interaction and time out of the cage is suggested. But when your parrot is in his cage, which is most of the day, choosing the right toy for him should be done with thought and planning, for some parrot toys are not safe to play with and may result in serious injuries.
The first factor that you Read the rest of this entry »
Most people are attracted to dogs because of their social nature. They are friendly, loving and excited to meet strangers. Although most dogs love to meet new people and dogs, there are some that are afraid or cautious of meeting strangers, either human or canine. There are several reasons for this trepidation, most notably a lack of socialisation.
If your dog has poor social skills, whether that is fear of meeting new people, or meeting new people and dogs with Read the rest of this entry »
Stopping your cats from showing signs of aggression or hostility, for example, fighting with each other can be a difficult task. But there are certain measures you can take to ensure your cats get on with you, your guests, and each other.
Fights between cats usually occur between two males as opposed to two females or a mix of the two. This is natural: their fights are caused by two reasons: territorial and dominance. With the former, male cats tend Read the rest of this entry »
If you are one of those people with a dog that seems to love to dig more than normal then it will be a bother to you. Chances are your dog may be digging in your flower garden or even worse your neighbour’s. This is a behaviour you will want to understand and if you can, stop.
Digging, based on research, is deemed a very natural behaviour for dogs. There are a number of reasons why dogs dig and these Read the rest of this entry »